Prediction Al Kharitiyath vs Al Waab 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the QSL Cup on 27/10/2025

Match preview: momentum and context at Al-Khor Stadium

Al Kharitiyath arrive at Al-Khor Stadium on 27/10/2025 buoyed by the kind of form that makes opponents sit up and take notice. The group standings paint a clear picture: top of the group with 10 points from four matches, three wins and a solitary draw, and a remarkable 14 goals scored against just three conceded. Those numbers are reinforced by a recent run that includes emphatic victories — 4-0 away at Al Duhail and 4-1 at Qatar SC — and a 3-1 triumph over Lusail City in their last outing. Their attacking profile is evident in the raw shot numbers too; 47 total attempts with 24 on target suggests a side that creates consistently and finishes with intent. Al Kharitiyath’s blend of offensive teeth and defensive solidity at this stage of the QSL Cup gives them clear momentum heading into round 4.

Al Waab, by contrast, have been the masters of tight encounters. Sitting down the table in eighth on six points, their campaign reads one win and three draws in the group. They are a team that often grinds out results; recent reports include a 2-2 draw at Al Rayyan and several 1-1 stalemates. Their attacking output is more modest — 26 total shots and 11 on target across their matches — and they average fewer dangerous attacks than their hosts. While they can be compact and stubborn, their last recorded game saw a 0-2 reverse to Al Bidda, which will raise questions about their ability to withstand sustained pressure from a free-scoring opponent.

Tactical outlook and match tempo

This promises to be a fixture where tempo and transition could decide the narrative. Al Kharitiyath’s averages — high numbers of shots and dangerous attacks — indicate a side that will probe and press, likely forcing Al Waab into a reactive posture. Al Waab’s recent string of draws suggests discipline and defensive organization, but their lower attacking yield implies they will often rely on counter opportunities or set-piece moments to cause trouble. With Al Kharitiyath finding the net regularly in this campaign and a history of multiple-goal games in recent weeks, the attacking side of this clash feels weighted toward the hosts.

Prediction and betting tip

Given the data available — Al Kharitiyath’s prolific scoring in the group phase, the volume of shots and shots on target they produce, and Al Waab’s trend toward tight but low-scoring outcomes — the most compelling market here is the goal market. Al Kharitiyath’s fixtures have frequently produced multiple goals, and the contrast in attacking metrics suggests this match is likely to breach the modest threshold.

Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals — expect an open game with Al Kharitiyath’s attack to find the net and Al Waab’s resilience to yield opportunities, making over 2.5 goals the most sensible play based on the provided statistics.